FLASH – UPDATE OF NORTHLANDS TRACK REPAIRS

Chris Roberts – Northlands Venue Director - Racing and Gaming provides the following update re: the current status of the Northlands racing surface.The HBPA appreciates Northlands efforts in arranging for the necessary repairs to be made to the track so that live racing can resume Friday evening (July 27, 2012).

“The dry weather has allowed us to complete the major track repairs. The track crew is in the process of re-applying the cushion surface – which should be complete by roughly 5:00 pm. At that time, the entire surface will be opened up and graded to ensure a uniform depth throughout the racecourse.

O’Hanlon Paving began the soil cementing process around 11:00 this morning. With the exception of some minor spitting, the weather cooperated and the project was completed without incident. Racing and Gaming staff then completed a stone-picking expedition (special thanks to Scott, George, Jason and Tom).

Training will resume tomorrow morning at 6:00 am and racing will go forward as planned this weekend.

Thanks to everyone for their support through this project – especially Garry and the track crew for putting in some very long hours.”

Chris

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